How to Access Your Sent Friend Requests on Instagram and Facebook

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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:26:38 IST
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Sending friend requests on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram is a common way to connect with people, but it's easy to lose track of those requests, especially if they go unaccepted. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of viewing and managing your sent friend requests on both Facebook and Instagram. Whether you want to cancel pending requests or rekindle connections, this article has got you covered.


# Checking and Cancelling Sent Friend Requests on Facebook for Desktop

If you're using Facebook on your desktop, you can easily review and cancel sent friend requests. Here's how:


  1. Open your web browser and navigate to Facebook's website. Log in to your account if you haven't already.
  2. Click on the "Friends" tab in the left pane.
  3. Select "Friend Requests."
  4. Click on "View sent requests" to access your list of unconfirmed friend requests.
  5. In the "Sent Requests" window, you'll see the total number of pending requests at the top. Scroll through the list and click the "Cancel request" button next to a user to revoke your friend request. You'll receive a message confirming the request's cancellation.

# Managing Sent Friend Requests on Facebook for Mobile

For users of the Facebook mobile app on Android or iPhone, here's how to view and cancel your sent friend requests:


  1. Open the Facebook app on your mobile device and tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner. On iPhone, tap the menu option in the bottom-right corner.
  2. Tap on "Friends" and then select "See all" in the following menu.
  3. Tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner and choose "View sent requests."
  4. Scroll through the list and tap the "Cancel" button next to a person to revoke your friend request.

# Managing Sent Follow Requests on Instagram

Unlike Facebook, Instagram does not provide an in-app option to view your sent follow requests. However, you can still access this information by following these steps:

  1. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device and switch to the profile tab. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-right corner and select "Your activity."
  2. Scroll down to the end of the page and tap "Download your information." Then, select "Request a download."
  3. Choose the "Select types of information" option, tap on "Followers and following," and hit "Next."
  4. Confirm your request by tapping the "Submit request" button.

Once Instagram processes your request, you'll receive an email notification. Follow these steps to download your account data and see your sent requests:

  1. Open the Instagram app on your phone, go to the profile tab, and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-right corner. Select "Your activity."
  2. Scroll down, tap "Download your information," and choose "Download."

After downloading the ZIP file, transfer it to a computer and extract it. Double-click the 'followers_and_following' folder, then double-click on the 'pending_follow_requests' file in your default browser. You'll find a list of users who have not yet accepted your follow-up request.


To cancel a friend request on Instagram, search for the username of the person you sent the request to and tap the "Requested" button.

# Unveiling Your Sent Requests

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are designed for building and maintaining connections. Being able to manage your sent friend and follow requests is essential to stay connected and organized on these platforms. Keep track of your pending connections and ensure you don't miss out on potential friendships.